Polaroid Q40 User manual

Q40
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USER MANUAL
Digital Camera

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WARNING
Do not expose the camera's battery pack or other
accessories to rain or humidity to prevent a fire hazard
or electric shock.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
For customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies
with the European requirements for safety,
health, environment and customer protection. "CE"
marked cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
Supplier’s declaration of conformity
For compliance levels 1, 2 and 3 in Australia and
Levels of Conformity 1, 2 and 3 in New Zealand.
As required by notices under:
Section 182 of the Australian Radiocommunications
Act 1992;
Section 407 of the Australia Telecommunications Act
1989; and
Section 134 of the New Zealand
Radiocommunications Act 1989.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE
Annex IV] indicates separate collection of
electrical and electronic waste in the European
countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the
waste. Please recycle and dispose of properly.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Name: Q40
Trade Name: Polaroid
Responsible Party: plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Address: Bleichereistrasse 18, 73066 Uhingen, Germany
Conforms to the following Standards:
EMC: EN 55022:2006/A1:2007 Class B
EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2006/A1:2009/A2:2009
EN 61000-3-3:2008
following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/
EEC, 2004/108/EEC)
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Polaroid Q40 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Camera notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following
environments:
• In the rain, in humid or dusty environments.
• In a place where the camera can be exposed directly
to sunlight or subject to high temperatures, e.g.
Inside a closed car in summer.
• In a place where the camera is subject to a high
magnetic field, e.g. near motors, transformers or
magnets.
Do not place the camera on a wet surface or places
where dripping water or sand may come in contact with
the camera.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of time,
remove the battery and the memory card from the
camera and store them in a dry environment.
If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location
to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the
camera. It is suggested that you wait for a while before
turning on the camera.
The warranty does not cover any type of data loss or
corruption.
Battery notes:
Incorrect use of the battery may cause it to leak,
become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the
following precautions.
• Do not expose the battery to water, and take
particular care to keep the terminals dry.
• Do not heat the Battery or throw it into a fire.
• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the
battery.
Keep the battery out of reach of babies and small
children.
In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and
battery life is significantly shortened.
Memory card notes:
When using a new memory card, be sure to format the
card with your digital camera before using it.
Do not change or delete the folder names or file names
in the memory card from your PC or, the camera may
not be able to display those edited files on its LCD
screen. To edit image data, copy the image data to the
PC’s hard disk first.
The photos taken by this camera are stored in the auto-
generated folder in the SD card. Please do not store
photos that are not taken by this model of camera, as
this may make it impossible to recognize the picture
when the camera is in playback mode.

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BEFOREYOU START
Preface Safety Information
Please read the following important information care-
fully before using this product.
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera
yourself.
• Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper handling
may damage the product.
• Turn off the camera before inserting or removing the
battery and memory card.
• Use only the type of battery that comes with the
camera. Using other types of batteries may damage
the camera and void the warranty.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
• Please do not expose the camera to harsh
environments such as moisture, or extreme
temperatures, which may shorten the life of your
camera or damage the battery.
• Do not operate or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or
sandy environments.
Thank you for purchasing this digital camera. Please
read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for
future reference.
Copyright
Copyright © 2011 All rights reserved This product is
manufactured, distributed, and sold by
plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG,
Bleichereistrasse 18, 73066 Uhingen, Germany.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmit-
ted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or trans-
lated into any language or computer language, in any
form, by any means, without the prior written permis-
sion of plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for
identification purposes only and are properties of their
respective owners.

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• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for ex-
tended periods.
• Download all pictures and remove the batteries from
the camera if you are going to store the camera for
long periods of time.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or sol-
vent-based cleaners to clean the camera. To clean,
wipe the camera with a slightly damp soft cloth.
About This Manual
This manual provides you with instructions on how to
use your digital camera. Every effort has been made to
ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate,
however plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG re-
serves the right to make changes without notice.
Symbols used in this manual
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are
used to help you locate information quickly and easily:
Indicates the useful information to know.
Indicates precautions to be taken while operating
the camera.

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WARNING ................................................ i
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................... ii
BEFORE YOU START ..............................1
Preface ...............................................................1
Copyright .....................................................1
Trademarks ..................................................1
Safety information .............................................. 1
About this manual .............................................. 2
Symbols used in this manual .......................2
CONTENTS ..............................................3
GETTING READY .....................................7
Unpacking ..........................................................7
Camera Views .................................................... 8
Inserting the Battery and SD/SDHC
Card (Not included) ........................................... 10
Charging the Battery ......................................... 12
Turning On and Off .......................................... 13
Using the Mode Button .................................... 14
Setting language and date/time ....................... 15
Setting the Language ................................. 15
Setting the Date and Time ......................... 16
About the LCD Screen ..................................... 17
BASIC OPERATION ............................... 18
Shooting in Auto Mode .................................... 18
Using the Zoom Function ................................. 18
Basic Functions Menu ...................................... 19
Flash .......................................................... 19
Self-timer ...................................................20
Macro Mode .............................................. 20
Exposure Compensation............................. 20
Advanced Functions Menu ...............................21
WB (White Balance) ................................... 22
ISO .............................................................22
Quality ........................................................23
Size ............................................................23
Color ..........................................................24
CONTENTS

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USING THE MODES ..............................25
LCD Screen Display ......................................... 25
Still Picture Mode Display ..........................25
Video Shooting Mode Display .................... 27
Playback Mode Display .............................. 28
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ................................ 29
Landscape ..................................................29
Portrait .......................................................29
Night Portrait .............................................. 30
Backlit Portrait ............................................ 30
Night Landscape ........................................ 30
Macro .........................................................30
Auto ...........................................................30
Panorama .........................................................30
Manual Scene Mode (SCN) .............................. 31
Sport ..........................................................32
Indoor .........................................................32
Snow ..........................................................32
Fireworks ...................................................32
Museum ....................................................32
Night Landscape ........................................32
Children ......................................................32
Leaf ............................................................33
Sunset ........................................................33
Glass ..........................................................33
Landscape ..................................................33
Night Portrait ..............................................33
Beach ..........................................................33
Text .............................................................33
Gathering ....................................................33
ID ................................................................33
Fish eye....................................................... 33
Travel shooting ............................................ 33
Photo frame ................................................ 33
Sketch .........................................................33
Blink Detection ................................................. 34
Face Detection ................................................. 35
Smile Detection ................................................ 36

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PLAYBACK ............................................37
Viewing Photos and Videos .............................. 37
Thumbnail View ................................................ 39
Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) 40
Using the Delete Button .................................. 41
USING THE MENUS ..............................42
Still Picture Menu ............................................. 42
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ..................... 43
AF-Assist Beam ......................................... 43
Continuous AF .. .........................................44
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ..........44
Continuous Shot ........................................45
Date Imprint ............................................... 45
Quick Review ............................................. 46
Digital Zoom ............................................... 46
Slow Shutter ..............................................47
Movie Menu .....................................................48
Continuous AF .. .........................................49
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ..........49
Playback Menu ................................................. 50
Protect .......................................................50
Delete ........................................................51
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .............52
Trim ............................................................53
HDR-High Dynamic Range.......................... 53
Resize ........................................................54
Rotate ........................................................54
Red-eye Reduction ..................................... 55
Display Setup ...................................................55
Slideshow ..................................................56
Wallpaper Settings ..................................... 56
Setup Menu ..................................................... 59
Beep ..........................................................60
LCD Brightness .......................................... 60
Power Saver ..............................................61
Zone ...........................................................61
Date/Time ..................................................62

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Language ...................................................62
File and Software .............................................62
Format Memory..........................................62
File Numbering ..........................................63
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to
memory card) ............................................. 63
Reset Settings ........................................... 64
FW Version (Firmware version) .................64
Transmission...........................................65
Video System ................................................... 65
Connecting Your Camera to a HDMI TV to View
Videos ...............................................................66
Connecting to a PC .......................................... 67
Setting the USB Mode ...............................67
Transferring Files to your PC .....................67
APPENDICES .........................................69
Specifications ...................................................69
Error Messages ................................................ 73
Troubleshooting ...............................................75
Customer Care .................................................. 77

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GETTING READY
Unpacking
USB Cable
Wrist Strap
Battery chargerRechargeable lithium-ion battery
CD-ROMWarranty Card
Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or
appears to be damaged, please contact your vendor.

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Camera Views
Front View Back View
Right View
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Top View
Left View
Bottom View
1 Flash 12 Function/OK Button
2 Lens 13 HDMI Port
3 Mic 14 USB/AV Port
4 AF assist beam/Timer indicator 15 Wrist Strap Mount
5 LCD Screen 16 Power Button
6 Mode Selection Button 17 Playback Button
7 Menu Button 18 Shutter Button
8 Disp/Up Button 19 Zoom Wheel
9 Flash Mode/Right Button 20 Tripod Mount Point
10 Delete Button/Down Button 21 Speaker
11 Face Detection/Left button 22 Memory Card/Battery
Compartment
17 18 1916
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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)
2. Insert the battery while observing the correct
polarity. Use the side of battery to press down the
stopper as shown, allowing the battery to lock into
place properly.
1. Open the battery compartment.

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4. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the
memory card slot as shown.

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Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The
use of 64 MB to 32 GB memory cards from
recognized manufacturers such as SanDisk,
Panasonic and Toshiba are recommended for
reliable data storage.
To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery
compartment and gently push the card to release
it. Pull the card out carefully.
1. Place the battery into the charger as shown.
2. Plug the one end of the connecting cable (plug
adapter) into the charger base.
3. Plug the other end of the connecting cable into a
wall outlet.
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Charging the Battery

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Turning On and Off
Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn
off the camera, press the Power button again.
Power Button
When the camera is turned on, it will default to the the
shooting mode last used. You can use the Mode button
on the back to change modes. When using the camera
for the first-time, the language setup page will appear.
Leave the battery charging until the charger light
turns green. (To maximize battery life, the first
charge should be at least 4 hours)
The charger is for indoor use only.

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Using the Mode Button
The camera provides a convenient mode button that allows you to switch between different modes easily. After
pressing the mode button to enter mode selection menu, press Left/Right button to choose the mode, press "func/OK
to select. All the available modes are listed as follows:
Mode Name Icon Description
Auto mode
AUTO
The camera sets all the settings automatically.
Manual mode
M
Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode.
Panorama mode In this mode, up to 8 frames can be stitched together to create panoramic photo.
Scene mode Choose from 20 different scene types and effects for your photos.
Movie mode Switch to record videos.
ASCN mode Switch to have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.
Portrait Switch to take portrait pictures.

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Setting Language and Date/Time
The Date/Time and Language setup page will
automatically appear when the camera is turned
on the first time.
To set the display language and date/time, go to the
following setup options in the General Setup menu.
• Language
• Date/Time
To access the General Setup menu, do the following:
1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the button, then switch among camera
settings menus with the Left/Right button and select
the General Setup menu. Then press the Up/Down
button to access General Setup menu options.
Setting the Language
1. Select language with the Up/Down button, then
press the or right button to enter language
options.
2. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select the
desired language.
3. Press the button to confirm the setting.

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Setting the Date andTime
1. Select date/time with Up/Down button, then press
the or right button to enter the date/time settings
options.
2. Use the Left/Right button to select the date or time
field, then press the Up/Down buttons to adjust the
values.
3. Press the button to confirm the setting.

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If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular
care with the liquid inside the monitor. If any
of the following situations arise, take the
recommended immediate action indicated below:
• If liquid from the LCD comes in contact with your
skin, wipe the area with a cloth and then wash
thoroughly with soap and running water.
• If liquid from the LCD flows into the eyes
inadvertently, please rinse with water immediately
and seek medical assistance.
• If liquid from the LCD is swallowed, flush your
mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities
of water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical
assistance immediately.
About the LCD Screen
When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown
on the LCD screen to indicate the current camera
settings and status. To learn more about the displayed
icons, see “LCD Screen display” on page 25.
LCD Screen notes:
Extremely high-precision technology has been used to
manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the pixels
are operational for use. However, there may be some
minute points (black, white, red, blue or green) that
constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are
normal in the manufacturing process and the recorded
image is not affected in any way.
Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water; please
remove any moisture on the LCD screen with a
soft dry cleaning cloth.